unsuitable

BrE /ʌnˈsjuːtəbl/ AmE /ˌʌnˈsuːtəbəl/

adjective en → es

1 NOT SUITABLE [attributive / predicative] B1

not right or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person

inapropiado, no adecuado

  • be unsuitable for sth/sb

Collocations unsuitable for children · an unsuitable candidate

  • The job is unsuitable for beginners.

    El trabajo no es adecuado para principiantes.

2 PERSON [attributive / predicative] B2

not appropriate or acceptable as a person to marry, have a relationship with, etc.

inadecuado como persona

  • be unsuitable for sb

Collocations unsuitable as a partner · an unsuitable match

  • He was considered unsuitable as a husband.

    Se consideró inadecuado como esposo.